April is Earth Month. Earth Day is celebrated every year on April 22. Last year we had the Green It Up Challenge. Click HERE to view those wonderful projects.
This year the challenge is The Sneaker Challenge. You can view all the information in the slideshow below. [Change the slides (15) by clicking on the right arrow below the Google slide.] View the slideshow before clicking on the links for the forms.
All plans must be submitted by Thursday, April 19th. (If you use Google forms, you can submit by Friday, April 21st. The prototype of your "sneakers" should be submitted by April 27th. (Bring the items to me on STEAM days or give them to your teacher.) Make sure your name, grade and room numbers are on your papers and your shoes. Use the Google Form or download the printable Sneaker Challenge form. If you have any questions, you can e-mail me or visit the STEAM Lab on Tuesdays (8:00-12:00) or Thursdays (11:00-2:45). You can submit your creations before the dates listed. (revised 4/17/23)
Here are some links for you. (View slideshow before clicking on these links.)
PBS Design Global Squad (You can see drawings of sample shoes and draw your shoe.)
Sneaker Challenge Google Form (You can fill out this form online. I will print it for you.)
Printable Sneaker Challenge Form (Open the document and ask an adult to print for you. Fill out the document.)
PBS Design Global Squad (You can see drawings of sample shoes and draw your shoe.)
Sneaker Challenge Google Form (You can fill out this form online. I will print it for you.)
Printable Sneaker Challenge Form (Open the document and ask an adult to print for you. Fill out the document.)
The Slideshow
Here's a prototype for my shoe.
This is a drawing of my shoe. Click on the link to see my plan. This is just a prototype. I plan to add some color and decoration. (updated 4/17/23)
Ms. White's Sneaker Plan (2 pages)